Discover Morocco · Region 1
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NECIM's guide to Morocco's leading economic region — key figures, business hubs, flagship projects, institutions and lifestyle. From feasibility to financial close.
"Casablanca concentrates capital, talent and infrastructure — the natural gateway to invest in Morocco."
Casablanca-Settat in figures
Eight provinces and prefectures form the Kingdom's largest economic basin — bridging the Atlantic, industry and international financial services.
- North Africa's leading financial and headquarters hub
- Air, port and highway connectivity
- Mature nearshore, digital and industrial ecosystem
- Growing real estate, retail and MICE demand
Seven reasons to choose this region
Economic capital
Concentration of HQs, banks and national decision-makers.
Casablanca Finance City
CFC status, competitive tax, international financial hub.
Ports & logistics
Port of Casablanca, Jorf Lasfar, Settat–Berrechid corridor.
Nearshore & digital
Technopark, Casa Nearshore, startup ecosystem.
Domestic market
7+ million consumers with strong purchasing power.
Trade agreements
EU, US and African market access from Morocco.
Quality of life
Atlantic coast, culture, gastronomy and premium infrastructure.
Platforms structuring investment
Casablanca Finance City
CFC status, regional HQs, financial services.
Casa Nearshore
IT, shared service centres, multilingual talent.
Technopark
Innovation, incubation and startup ecosystem.
Zenata
Eco-city and integrated industrial zone.
Nouaceur & Midparc
Midparc Casablanca Free Zone — industrial and logistics zones near Mohammed V airport.
Port of Casablanca
Morocco's leading port — containers and bulk.
Infrastructure transforming the territory
- Casa-Anfa — premium urbanisation & business tourism
- Grand Theatre of Casablanca
- Casablanca–Tangier high-speed rail
- Tramway extension
- Hassan II Stadium (Benslimane) — World Cup 2030
- Casablanca & Mohammedia port modernisation
Live Casablanca to the fullest
Between Atlantic beaches, Art Deco architecture and creative districts, the white city offers a unique cosmopolitan lifestyle in Morocco.
Hassan II Mosque
Architectural masterpiece on the ocean — record minaret, zellige and exceptional craft.
Aïn Diab Corniche
Seafront promenade from Hassan II Mosque to Morocco Mall.
Gauthier district
Fine dining, galleries, boutiques and refined nightlife.
Habous & Medina
Crafts, spices and Moroccan authenticity in the city centre.
Morocco Mall
Africa's largest mall — luxury, leisure and Aquadream.
Gastronomy
Moroccan tradition and avant-garde culinary creation.
Four steps, one single window
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1
CRUI filing
Online submission at crui.ma with required documents.
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2
CRI validation
Guidance and operating authorisation from the CRI.
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3
Registration
Trade register, ICE, CNSS and tax registration.
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4
Go live
Bank account opening and operational launch.
Around Casablanca
Azemmour
Artists' town on the Oum Er-Rbia
El Jadida
UNESCO heritage — Portuguese city
Oualidia
Lagoon, oysters and nature
Mohammedia
Port, industry and seafront
Major events
- GITEX Africa
- Morocco Medical Expo
- SIAM (Meknes)
- Economic forums & international trade shows
Videos & reports
GBB Investment Summit Morocco 2026
Government leaders, global capital and investment opportunities in Morocco.
Watch on YouTube →AMDIE / SMIT — Invest in Morocco
Institutional presentation by Morocco's investment promotion agency.
Watch on YouTube →Morocco — hospitality & World Cup 2030
Tourism momentum and national hotel infrastructure.
Watch on YouTube →Your Casablanca project deserves NECIM support
Feasibility studies, PPP structuring, investor liaison — from concept to financial close.